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Print - 2013-11-13
Prime Minister to arrive in Colombo tomorrow

Prime Minister to arrive in Colombo tomorrow

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will arrive in Sri Lanka on November 14 to represent Pakistan at the 53-member Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Besides attending the Inaugural, Executive and Retreat Sessions of the summit, the PM will meet se
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Minister announces to patronise Talib-e-Aman project

Minister announces to patronise Talib-e-Aman project

Punjab Minister for Education and Youth Affairs Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan has announced to patronise the "Talib-e-Aman" project in public sector and private universities of Punjab province. He said this while addressing students from five universities loca
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
'NFML recovers Rs 570 million from fertiliser transporters'

'NFML recovers Rs 570 million from fertiliser transporters'

On the directions of Federal Minister for Industries & Production Ghulam Murtaza Jatoi National Fertiliser Marketing Limited (NFML) recovered Rs 570 million from fertiliser transporters and deposited the money in the national exchequer, says a press relea
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Peshawar Cantt Four-day ban on hotels, Sarais business

Peshawar Cantt Four-day ban on hotels, Sarais business

To meet security purpose, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar under section 144 CrPC has ordered and prohibited business of hotels and Sarais in Peshawar Cantonment. Anyone found violating this order shall be proceeded against under section 188 PPC. Thi
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Director Iranian Cultural Center visits Peshawar University

Director Iranian Cultural Center visits Peshawar University

The Director of the Cultural Center at the Consulate General of Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Yousefi visited the University of Peshawar, discussed the matters pertaining to cultural, research and academic collaboration with the Vice Chancellor Professor
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
National Assembly reiterates demand for delay in LG polls

National Assembly reiterates demand for delay in LG polls

The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a unanimous resolution, second of its kind in the same session, demanding the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to "fix a practical date for holding Local Governments elections after ensuring that all legal and
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Prime Minister, UK official discuss post-withdrawal Afghanistan

Prime Minister, UK official discuss post-withdrawal Afghanistan

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that both Pakistan and Great Britain enjoyed close bilateral relations which were deeply embedded in history and tradition. He said relations between the two states needed to be taken to the next level by mutual
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Khattak urges Ulema to demonstrate unity in ranks

Khattak urges Ulema to demonstrate unity in ranks

Chief Minister Pervez Khattak while emphasising the role of Ulema in reformation of society asked them in particular and all Muslims in general to demonstrate unity and cohesion in their ranks as he said we in fact paved way for our weaknesses and destruc
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan, Iran urged to ink bilateral treaty to complete IP gas project

Pakistan, Iran urged to ink bilateral treaty to complete IP gas project

Pakistan and Iran should ink a bilateral treaty to complete Iran-Pakistan (IP) gas pipeline project and to avoid international sanctions. This was stated by Dr Abid Suleri, Executive Director, Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), Arshad Abbasi
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
The Weather

The Weather

The weather report on Tuesday (November 12, 2013) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 13, 2013).

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Workshop on Islamic financial products on November 18

Workshop on Islamic financial products on November 18

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) in collaboration with the Islamic Research and Training Institute, a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IRTI-IBD-Jeddah) is organising a training workshop on Islamic financial products and ris
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Bullion Rates

Bullion Rates

Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (November 12, 2013).

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
JI chief's remark condemned

JI chief's remark condemned

Local politicians reacted the statement of Jamaat Islami's chief Syed Munawar Hassan and expressed solidarity with Armed forces. Former Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani said that Munawar Hassan's remark hurt the armed forces and parents of martyrs.
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
LME official prices

LME official prices

The following were Monday official prices.

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Cotton Spot Rates

Cotton Spot Rates

Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 12, 2013).

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Politicians dividing nation for petty benefits: FPCCI

Politicians dividing nation for petty benefits: FPCCI

The Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) on Tuesday said the recent turmoil created for petty gains is damaging country and its economy. The power struggle among political parties is hurting national solidarity, disuniting and d
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Poultry Rates

Poultry Rates

Wholesale poultry rates on Tuesday (November 12, 2013) and for Wednesday (November 13, 2013).
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Exporters object to Malaysian team moot with only two abattoirs

Exporters object to Malaysian team moot with only two abattoirs

Halal meat exporters from Lahore have strongly objected to the selective meeting of a Malaysian delegation with only two abattoirs of Lahore and urged the authorities concerned to investigate the discrimination shown against other companies. The Malaysian
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Lahore Grain Market Rates

Lahore Grain Market Rates

Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (November 12, 2013).

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Islamabad, Karachi Nespak awarded two prestigious projects

Islamabad, Karachi Nespak awarded two prestigious projects

National Engineering Services Pakistan (Nespak) Private Limited has been awarded the prestigious World Trade Centre Project in Islamabad and the Crescent Bay Project in Karachi. According to the spokesperson of the Nespak, a consultancy services agreement
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX

Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary on Tuesday (November 12, 2013).

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 12, 2013).

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Shipping Intelligence

Shipping Intelligence

Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (November 12, 2013).

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Possible hike in discount rate: MTBs auction draws lukewarm response

Possible hike in discount rate: MTBs auction draws lukewarm response

Amid expectations for an increase in key policy rate, a very thin participation was witnessed in the auction for Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), held on Tuesday. The market is expecting an increase of 50 basis points in the discount r
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Possible hike in discount rate: MTBs auction draws lukewarm response

Possible hike in discount rate: MTBs auction draws lukewarm response

Amid expectations for an increase in key policy rate, a very thin participation was witnessed in the auction for Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), held on Tuesday. The market is expecting an increase of 50 basis points in the discount r
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Possible hike in discount rate: MTBs auction draws lukewarm response

Possible hike in discount rate: MTBs auction draws lukewarm response

Amid expectations for an increase in key policy rate, a very thin participation was witnessed in the auction for Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), held on Tuesday. The market is expecting an increase of 50 basis points in the discount r
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: may cross 109 mark

THE RUPEE: may cross 109 mark

The rupee is likely to breach the barrier of Rs 109 versus the dollar on the money market in the coming days, dealers said on Tuesday. Strong dollar buying may continue and it is most probably that it may crossed the barrier of Rs 109 in days to come, mon
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Possible hike in discount rate: MTBs auction draws lukewarm response

Possible hike in discount rate: MTBs auction draws lukewarm response

Amid expectations for an increase in key policy rate, a very thin participation was witnessed in the auction for Government of Pakistan Market Treasury Bills (MTBs), held on Tuesday. The market is expecting an increase of 50 basis points in the discount r
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
THE RUPEE: may cross 109 mark

THE RUPEE: may cross 109 mark

The rupee is likely to breach the barrier of Rs 109 versus the dollar on the money market in the coming days, dealers said on Tuesday. Strong dollar buying may continue and it is most probably that it may crossed the barrier of Rs 109 in days to come, mon
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Sugar: current stock position discussed

Sugar: current stock position discussed

Sugar Advisory Board (SAB), a body comprising representatives of federal and provincial governments and sugar mills'' representatives, met Tuesday in Islamabad to discuss current stock position, prices and prospects of new crop. Secretary Ministry of Indu
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Sugar: current stock position discussed

Sugar: current stock position discussed

Sugar Advisory Board (SAB), a body comprising representatives of federal and provincial governments and sugar mills' representatives, met Tuesday in Islamabad to discuss current stock position, prices and prospects of new crop. Secretary Ministry of Indus
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Sugar: current stock position discussed

Sugar: current stock position discussed

Sugar Advisory Board (SAB), a body comprising representatives of federal and provincial governments and sugar mills' representatives, met Tuesday in Islamabad to discuss current stock position, prices and prospects of new crop. Secretary Ministry of Indus
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Cosmetics units: FBR fails to collect Rs 583 million FED

Cosmetics units: FBR fails to collect Rs 583 million FED

Despite having directives from ministry of finance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far appears toothless to recover Federal Excise Duty (FED) amounting to around Rs 583 million from cosmetics manufacturers, it was learnt here on Tuesday. Accord
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Cosmetics units: FBR fails to collect Rs 583 million FED

Cosmetics units: FBR fails to collect Rs 583 million FED

Despite having directives from ministry of finance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far appears toothless to recover Federal Excise Duty (FED) amounting to around Rs 583 million from cosmetics manufacturers, it was learnt here on Tuesday. Accord
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Member to Member

Member to Member

The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (November 12, 2013).

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Cosmetics units: FBR fails to collect Rs 583 million FED

Cosmetics units: FBR fails to collect Rs 583 million FED

Despite having directives from ministry of finance, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far appears toothless to recover Federal Excise Duty (FED) amounting to around Rs 583 million from cosmetics manufacturers, it was learnt here on Tuesday. Accord
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Egypt court orders end to three-month state of emergency

Egypt court orders end to three-month state of emergency

An Egyptian court ordered an end to a state of emergency Tuesday, two days ahead of schedule and three months after it was imposed during a crackdown on Islamist protesters. The cabinet said in a statement it would respect the ruling but would wait for of
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Egypt court orders end to three-month state of emergency

Egypt court orders end to three-month state of emergency

An Egyptian court ordered an end to a state of emergency Tuesday, two days ahead of schedule and three months after it was imposed during a crackdown on Islamist protesters. The cabinet said in a statement it would respect the ruling but would wait for of
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
3G auction consultancy: PTA receives encouraging response to its offer

3G auction consultancy: PTA receives encouraging response to its offer

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received encouraging response from national and international firms for its offer of spectrum auction consultancy, despite the uncertainty created after the three failed attempts for 3G license auction, as th
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
3G auction consultancy: PTA receives encouraging response to its offer

3G auction consultancy: PTA receives encouraging response to its offer

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received encouraging response from national and international firms for its offer of spectrum auction consultancy, despite the uncertainty created after the three failed attempts for 3G license auction, as th
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
BOARD MEETINGS

BOARD MEETINGS

Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
3G auction consultancy: PTA receives encouraging response to its offer

3G auction consultancy: PTA receives encouraging response to its offer

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has received encouraging response from national and international firms for its offer of spectrum auction consultancy, despite the uncertainty created after the three failed attempts for 3G license auction, as th
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Silent, fearful support for US drones in Fata?

Silent, fearful support for US drones in Fata?

While the Pakistani government routinely denounces US drone strikes, locals say that a sizeable number of people in the country's tribal areas support them - but the threat of Taliban reprisals makes them too terrified to speak out. Islamabad condemns the
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Proposed right issues

Proposed right issues

Right issues proposed by companies listed on Karachi Stock Exchange.

Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Silent, fearful support for US drones in Fata?

Silent, fearful support for US drones in Fata?

While the Pakistani government routinely denounces US drone strikes, locals say that a sizeable number of people in the country's tribal areas support them - but the threat of Taliban reprisals makes them too terrified to speak out. Islamabad condemns the
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
APNS holiday

APNS holiday

The member publications of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will observe one closed holiday on Friday, November 15, 2013 on account of Ashura. Consequently, there will be no morningers on Saturday, November 16, 2013 whereas the evening newspapers not a
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
APNS holiday

APNS holiday

The member publications of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will observe one closed holiday on Friday, November 15, 2013 on account of Ashura. Consequently, there will be no morningers on Saturday, November 16, 2013 whereas the evening newspapers not a
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf's plea: SHC asks top officers to respond

Musharraf's plea: SHC asks top officers to respond

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday issued notices to federal law officer, chief provincial law officer and prosecutor general Sindh, asking them to submit their comments on a application filed by Pervez Musharraf seeking the removal of his name form Exit C
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Musharraf's plea: SHC asks top officers to respond

Musharraf's plea: SHC asks top officers to respond

Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday issued notices to federal law officer, chief provincial law officer and prosecutor general Sindh, asking them to submit their comments on a application filed by Pervez Musharraf seeking the removal of his name form Exit C
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
White House warns Congress over opposing Iran deal

White House warns Congress over opposing Iran deal

The White House Tuesday warned lawmakers mulling tougher sanctions on Iran that thwarting US diplomacy could leave President Barack Obama little option but to use military force against Tehran's nuclear programme. "The American people do not want a march
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Balochistan government reshuffles senior bureaucrats

Balochistan government reshuffles senior bureaucrats

The Government of Balochistan has notified transfers and posting of some senior bureaucrats, here on Tuesday night. According to a notification issued by Services and General Administration, Qambar Dashti Secretary Excise and Taxation (BCS/B-20) has been
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Pakistani faces US terror charge, wanted to fight in Syria

Pakistani faces US terror charge, wanted to fight in Syria

A Pakistani living legally in the United States has been charged with attempting to join an al Qaeda linked militant group after falling for an FBI sting, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Basit Javed Sheikh, 29, contacted an undercover FBI agent, beli
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
ISE index sheds 40.57 points

ISE index sheds 40.57 points

Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 40.57 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,413.97 to 4,373.40 points. The ov
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
ISE index sheds 40.57 points

ISE index sheds 40.57 points

Bears retuned in the driving seat at the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) on Tuesday, where losers outclassed gainers amid decrease in index. ISE Ten Index showed a decrease of 40.57 points as the ISE Ten Index moved from 4,413.97 to 4,373.40 points. The ov
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
LSE index improves slightly

LSE index improves slightly

Equities on Tuesday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally settled in negative zone amid marginally decreased trading turnover. However, the LSE-25 index was improved by 8.95 points to close at 4531.38 against 4522.41 of Monday, while tr
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
LSE index improves slightly

LSE index improves slightly

Equities on Tuesday moved both ways on the Lahore Stock Exchange and finally settled in negative zone amid marginally decreased trading turnover. However, the LSE-25 index was improved by 8.95 points to close at 4531.38 against 4522.41 of Monday, while tr
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Government defends ISPR press statement

Government defends ISPR press statement

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Pervaiz Rashid says ISPR's clarification is not an interference in politics. Talking to media in Rawalpindi on Tuesday‚ he said ISPR has represented the sentiments of every patriotic Pakistani. The ministe
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
Government defends ISPR press statement

Government defends ISPR press statement

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Pervaiz Rashid says ISPR's clarification is not an interference in politics. Talking to media in Rawalpindi on Tuesday‚ he said ISPR has represented the sentiments of every patriotic Pakistani. The ministe
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
GHQ visit: Prime Minister pays tribute to soldiers

GHQ visit: Prime Minister pays tribute to soldiers

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said the people of Pakistan have full faith in democracy and believe that a strong defence and stable democracy are essential for the country. Addressing senior army officers here during his visit to the Pakistan Army G
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
GHQ visit: Prime Minister pays tribute to soldiers

GHQ visit: Prime Minister pays tribute to soldiers

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Tuesday said the people of Pakistan have full faith in democracy and believe that a strong defence and stable democracy are essential for the country. Addressing senior army officers here during his visit to the Pakistan Army G
Published 13 Nov, 2013 12:00am
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